Heroines in a Villain's World

The Servant's Facade

AZUL: I see that there are a lot of Scarabia students who are good with astrology and ancient charms.

KALIM: The Sorcerer of the Desert was apparently good at foresight, so students with the same abilities are gathered here. That's not one of my strong points though. Ahaha!

AZUL: I have heard that the Sorcerer was able to succeed with natural magic even though he used artificial equipment. I think that the reason why he was able to systematize astrology quicker than other magicians... Was because he was a more advanced thinker than the others.

KALIM: Heh~ The Great Seven are really awesome, huh~! 

JAMIL: .........

AZUL: Oh, my... It is almost 3 PM. Let us study a bit more and then take a quick break.

JADE: Shall I prepare some tea?

AZUL: No, I'll go get them ready. I am mostly done with my homework, after all.

JAMIL: I'll help you.

AZUL: Oh, I appreciate the help. Shall we, Jamil-san?

AZUL: The students have progressed about 15% more since we started. A favorable result, I should say. I heard from the ladies that Kalim-san has been a bit out of sorts lately, but...It seems like he has calmed down after we've joined your training. And the students seem to have regained their trust for Kalim-san, too.

JAMIL: (quietly) ...That's gonna be a problem.

AZUL: Pardon?

JAMIL: Sorry, but I need you to leave Scarabia and go back to where you came from.

AZUL: Jamil-san, what is the matter? Did I do something bad...?

JAMIL: You still don't get it? Take a look at how sad I am.

AZUL: Eh...?

"You looked me in the eyes, didn't you? What a fool. "The person reflected in your eyes shall be your Master." "You shall answer when you are asked, and you shall obey when you are ordered. Snake Whisper."" Jamil lowly said.

Azul then felt a sudden dizziness take over him. "What...!? Ugh... My head feels...!"

JAMIL: It will only hurt the more you resist. Give it up already. Now—!

AZUL: Ugh......!

JAMIL: Azul, what is your Master's name?

AZUL: My Master is— It is you, Master Jamil. Please give me your orders, Master...

JAMIL: Hmph. Haha... Hahahaha!! You underestimated me as a sorcerer, didn't you? Serves you right, Mr. Prefect. Good grief... Thanks to you, all of my plans are ruined! I was so close to chasing Kalim out of his position by using the girls from Ramshackle as well. Not only that, it seems like Kalim's close with Stella. And I tried so hard into having her be repulsed by him with his 'tyranny'. Do you know how much planning I've done to chase him out without looking like the mastermind behind it? First, I'll have you order the twins into going back to the Coral Sea—No, wait... Azul, you've returned the magic you stole from people using your contracts, right?

AZUL: Yes......

JAMIL: Tch, I guess I can't use you as a powerful tool, then. Azul's "It's a Deal" has a lot of advantageous merits, but...Making him do that all over again will definitely take some time...

AZUL: I remember what was written in the contracts...

JAMIL: What?

AZUL: All the secrets, worries, weaknesses, and desires of those who made a contract with me... I remember them all.